L. W. Ruppel Academy For Advanced Studies ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥99% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥99% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (19-20)
202 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥99%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥99%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)2%
1%
Asian
(19-20)11%
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)13%
7%
Black
(19-20)32%
43%
White
(19-20)37%
44%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)5%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
37%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
14%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥99% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while ≥99% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend L. W. Ruppel Academy For Advanced Studies?
202 students attend L. W. Ruppel Academy For Advanced Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of L. W. Ruppel Academy For Advanced Studies students are White, 32% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does L. W. Ruppel Academy For Advanced Studies offer ?
L. W. Ruppel Academy For Advanced Studies offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is L. W. Ruppel Academy For Advanced Studies part of?
L. W. Ruppel Academy For Advanced Studies is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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